"Pandemic: The Beginning (Pandemic Book One)" Full Audiobook, Unabridged

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  • @sassykat3663
    @sassykat3663 Рік тому +43

    I've been an avid book reader all my life, I'm going blind and can't read or watch tv anymore. Thank you for sharing your books and love all I have read from you so far

  • @zombiestory6353
    @zombiestory6353 2 роки тому +675

    I'm always grateful that people like you post these because I really wouldn't be able to listen to audiobooks if you didn't I just can't afford them

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +81

      I'm glad you're able to hear this story :) Make sure and subscribe to my channel so that you'll know when the next book is available.

    • @teakkabean5369
      @teakkabean5369 2 роки тому +31

      You can also listen to audiobooks from your library. It’s a lifesaver for me.

    • @daygoncornhole2395
      @daygoncornhole2395 2 роки тому +6

      @@teakkabean5369 i can't find it :(

    • @glennmyers3127
      @glennmyers3127 2 роки тому +14

      @@teakkabean5369 also try your public libraries if possible. I listen to these and rent movies for free! Not the new stuff but it’s still entertainment.

    • @Lolalaughsx
      @Lolalaughsx 2 роки тому +9

      Agreed, even ebooks, and especially hard copies - books are SO expensive.
      Library kinda weirds me out because people are gross, like incredibly disgusting. Wiping boogers (yes full grown adults) on pages, just cuz! Nope.

  • @martygossert5180
    @martygossert5180 2 роки тому +56

    I drive a truck for a living. This book series keeps me going on these flat roads out west. Great job!!

  • @evilpeanut50
    @evilpeanut50 Рік тому +61

    Just started listening, being a truck driver this is heaven sent. Normally buying audio books without hearing them first, then finding out your not interested in the story is a waste of money! Love this story so far, only got through the 1st book & about to start the 2nd now!

    • @mazwardle8111
      @mazwardle8111 Рік тому +4

      I love your comment

    • @user-to3lj5il9j
      @user-to3lj5il9j 11 місяців тому +2

      Great new writer. Great story. Very enjoyable. Look forward to next books!!!😊

    • @ericwolfe8119
      @ericwolfe8119 9 місяців тому

      Use Audible. 12 month returns.

    • @i-MacGyveR_-
      @i-MacGyveR_- 6 місяців тому

      That’s why I start on UA-cam and move to Audibles if I need to!

    • @annajohnson3309
      @annajohnson3309 6 місяців тому

      Check out the library and see if they have audible books on CDs you can check them out for about a couple of weeks at a time . Most radio still have cd players in them .

  • @anthonypulliam9322
    @anthonypulliam9322 3 місяці тому +8

    I came across this video, Pandemic,,, this morning. I work outside alone and this story made my day fly by , so thank you so much for this amazing story Christine, I can't wait to start the next one. 😀👍

  • @ChristineKerseyBooks
    @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +106

    This series was published in 2019, BEFORE the current pandemic.
    Pandemic playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLQGH9-BodvWRfZ2Htx6Qi0ctbuTiRKSss.html

    • @softlightlaboratory
      @softlightlaboratory 2 роки тому +4

      ♥️

    • @balorcamulus5552
      @balorcamulus5552 2 роки тому +7

      Thank you for posting. Wish I could afford to support you by buying the audio books.

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +15

      @@balorcamulus5552 Thank you! Please subscribe to my channel. That will help 😊

    • @balorcamulus5552
      @balorcamulus5552 2 роки тому +4

      @@ChristineKerseyBooks I have, thanks again.

    • @ewfisher89
      @ewfisher89 2 роки тому +3

      Makes this book all the more real, and eerie. Thanks for making this available.

  • @realchick1372
    @realchick1372 2 роки тому +106

    Thank you so much for posting your audio books. I lost alot of my sight after my stroke and found reading became difficult. Audio books now a days a so much more expensive and because of you I feel like I can still read. You are a complete blessing. ❤️

  • @karengiorella2690
    @karengiorella2690 Рік тому +18

    To be honest, I put this on just to drown out my drunk neighbor playing drums at 1am. Pleasantly surprised by how well this book is written and very relatable. Looking forward to listening to the rest of this series and more from the author. Ty for posting.
    Edit: for those who care. No, this man can't keep a beat. So I really needed this book. ✌️

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  Рік тому +3

      I’m glad it helped! 😂😂 Thank you for listening. Maybe your neighbors skills will improve. 😉

    • @lisarose1474
      @lisarose1474 2 місяці тому +1

      Lol😂

    • @LibraryLizard
      @LibraryLizard 10 днів тому

      A year later…I hope your neighbor has moved, or gotten the beat.

  • @MA-ct7qr
    @MA-ct7qr 2 роки тому +8

    Checking houses for food, people stealing, corrupt Governor, killing gangs at their lair. Hiding on the farm, growing food. So enjoyed listening without the zombies (walking dead). Clean appreciated.

  • @dekkerofarrell
    @dekkerofarrell 2 роки тому +178

    Thanks so much for sharing this incredible book! I have dyslexia and audiobooks allow me to read more than I ever could have thought. It means so much that you make them accessible here on UA-cam

  • @tashas5026
    @tashas5026 2 роки тому +53

    I’ve been listening all day. Made my day go by so fast . I’m so glad I ran into this story

    • @cornerslice
      @cornerslice 2 роки тому +1

      I am listening to it right now. :)

  • @hezaroyekshab1
    @hezaroyekshab1 10 місяців тому +9

    This series is the best. I found it by chance, and it was wonderful. I listened all four back to back. Not even waste time on commenting 😂😂. Now i came back to thank you for your great job. Thanks for sharing that on UA-cam. ❤

  • @cgarrand78
    @cgarrand78 2 роки тому +30

    His kids should have been taught about gun safety long before they were 14 and 16!

  • @thedeadone9174
    @thedeadone9174 2 роки тому +47

    Just stumbled upon this series while trying to find something to listen to at work. just finished the first book absolutely amazing so far cannot wait for the second

  • @villageidiot87
    @villageidiot87 Рік тому +10

    Who's here in 2023 for the 2nd time through the pandemic collection 😊

  • @sandyweaver8962
    @sandyweaver8962 3 місяці тому +2

    I started with your Romance stories ,then I found out that you wrote after the end books…..I really love it so far….well done sweetly… please keep writing …. Love

  • @degdeger9832
    @degdeger9832 2 роки тому +147

    Very well written I read/listen to these types of books constantly I’m a apocalyptic book junky

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +6

      Thank you so much!

    • @angeladenton8765
      @angeladenton8765 2 роки тому +1

      Who isn’t!

    • @Reeni0904
      @Reeni0904 2 роки тому +1

      Lol me too

    • @legslikewhoa
      @legslikewhoa 2 роки тому +7

      Same! I think those Left Behind books that came out during my childhood solidified my love of post apocalyptic and dystopian themes.

    • @michaelpriest316
      @michaelpriest316 2 роки тому +1

      Have you read the Reign of the Dead series?

  • @wendyhiggins5250
    @wendyhiggins5250 2 роки тому +20

    Usually don't read books like this but I clicked on it by mistake and I'm glad I did! thoroughly enjoyed it.cant wait to hear the rest of them! cheers

  • @Ghost_of_Joe_Biden
    @Ghost_of_Joe_Biden Рік тому +12

    So far an excellent read. I applaud you for uploading your books. I live in NYC and the sense of crime affects me from leaving my elderly mother alone. Your novels are a blessing!

  • @nikkitoth6458
    @nikkitoth6458 2 роки тому +71

    It's perfect! Came across it by chance and it took just minutes to become totally engrossed. Not only is it a beautifully written, gripping story it has a narrator I've never listened to before but will actively seek out from now on. I'm 4 hours into the first book and (yay!) there are three more to go!!! Finding myself arriving home from work and getting in bed with this audio book just an hour later. 😊

    • @erikschiegg68
      @erikschiegg68 2 роки тому +3

      4 hours into the book the communist mafia like business model neighbourhood committee started ruin my fun of listening.

    • @bethstinebaugh6817
      @bethstinebaugh6817 2 роки тому

      @@erikschiegg68 yeah, I likely exactly what would happen. I know it would in my town.

  • @karentelling7746
    @karentelling7746 Рік тому +3

    My husband is recovering from 2 cancers and a subsequent operation. I have found this book a valuable relaxation aid when I cant sleep and need a distraction from our reality. Thank you so much.

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  Рік тому

      I'm sorry to hear about your challenges, but I'm glad my stories can give you an escape, even if only for a little while. Take care! ❤️

  • @catharinebyers243
    @catharinebyers243 2 роки тому +11

    Much better than TV anyday! Thank you for taking is away from it all!

  • @timfrank7461
    @timfrank7461 2 роки тому +21

    I wish we had a TINY BIT of description on what the characters looked like and a bit of indistinct personalitys but who am I to complain author is a REAL MVP letting people listen to their book for free! im a fan and here to stay 😌💜

    • @jesuspobre88
      @jesuspobre88 2 роки тому +3

      Matt's 6' tall! How much detail can we handle?🤣

    • @lacyhart2043
      @lacyhart2043 2 роки тому +2

      Make sure to give her feedback

    • @timfrank7461
      @timfrank7461 2 роки тому +2

      @@lacyhart2043 watcha mean

    • @lacyhart2043
      @lacyhart2043 2 роки тому +2

      @@timfrank7461 about how u feel about her story man

    • @lacyhart2043
      @lacyhart2043 2 роки тому +1

      @@timfrank7461 you know what she can do to make things more believable

  • @stevendunn6832
    @stevendunn6832 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you for sharing your book on UA-cam Ms. Kersey. You are an angel!

  • @hue4512
    @hue4512 2 роки тому +5

    I was planning to listen for 20 minutes. It’s been 90 minutes and I’m addicted.

  • @troyhamberg8339
    @troyhamberg8339 2 роки тому +19

    I subscribed, I've been looking for a book that takes time to develop the collapse rather than jumping straight to the action. You've accomplished that better than any other books I've found

  • @The-three-eyed-Prophet
    @The-three-eyed-Prophet Рік тому +8

    the dude who abroke the window could just have knocked on the door and asked for help the funny thing is that this scenario is realy realistic since many people dont use their brains when they get desperate ... great book , great author thank you for uploading this i sadly cant afford to buy audiobooks ... i realy hope the author gets money from youtube by placing ad´s on this video ... #Greatings from #Germany by the way i know the author is the one uploadingg the audiobooks and i cant express how thankfull im for that... thank you very much !!! ...

  • @irenerafferty3786
    @irenerafferty3786 7 місяців тому +2

    For me the sign of a good book is when you feel you actually KNOW the characters as with this book...only just started and I feel I know them already.and the narrator is one of the best I've ever heard.
    Thank you, from UK

  • @macbruno357
    @macbruno357 2 роки тому +23

    I listen to alot of apocalypse books, and I mean alot. This is one of the best books I've listened to in sometime. Thank you so much, I'm looking forward to the next one.

  • @mickidee6714
    @mickidee6714 2 роки тому +23

    This story just SUCKED ME IN!! Lol. I was up waaaay too late last night, because I couldn’t “put it down.” So glad to see the next 2 installments are on UA-cam already. Can’t wait to get to those 👍🏼

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +4

      SorryNotSorry you were up too late. 😂 I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

    • @joanofark06
      @joanofark06 2 роки тому

      I don't see the other 2 installments. Could you tell me or show me where they are? Thanks

    • @joanofark06
      @joanofark06 2 роки тому

      Oh I see Book 2 now...not the third one though

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +1

      @@joanofark06 The links to all the books are in the description. :)

  • @argoch3097
    @argoch3097 10 місяців тому +9

    Thank you for writing this novel, I really like the plot and your writing style. It also give me inspiration to spend more time to my family. 😊

  • @S.G.831
    @S.G.831 Рік тому +8

    This brings back memories of the beginning…. School cancelled a week before spring break, then spring break happened and the kids were told two weeks more… then they didn’t return for 18 months. Shelves bare, no toilet paper, a limit on eggs and wipes. No face masks available, stayed home for days and days… the world went quiet!

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  Рік тому +6

      Right? It was surreal when a real pandemic happened so soon after I published this series!

    • @jeremyharris4107
      @jeremyharris4107 10 днів тому

      ​@ChristineKerseyBooks did you happen to get a advance notice the pandemic was coming?

  • @wendyfay16
    @wendyfay16 2 роки тому +6

    I highly recommend this series of 4 books! Just make sure that you have the time, or can make the time to listen to the series non-stop because you will become as addicted to them just as others have been. I've just finished book 4 in the series and my only disappointment is that the series came to an end. I've never listened to anything like these books and I don't even know what genre they fall into, but I'm now hooked on this author so am about to listen to the other series of books that she has generously shared on UA-cam. Fantastic writing that is enthralling, entertaining and certainly a possibility considering the manner in which Covid19 has struck the world. We have just been fortunate enough for it not to have killed as quickly as in this story. The narrator was also excellent! There was never a time that I actually considered him because he just kept the story so interesting that I never even thought about him, which to my mind, is the sign of a good narrator as it's their job to keep us involved in the story and not on the reader. I became so close to the characters that I was on their side all the way through. I'm also extremely grateful to the author for sharing her amazing books with us free of charge on UA-cam for everyone to enjoy. I'm about to listen to her other series on UA-cam now, just as I'm certain that you will too when you come to the end of this series. Thank you Christine for sharing your amazing books with us!

  • @kimireneanderson9645
    @kimireneanderson9645 4 місяці тому +1

    I particularly love the whole "Pandemic" series. The characters are likable. I'm a re-reader, so I like reading the "good reads" over and over again, but especially this book's introduction of the nuclear family.

  • @noorgangi95
    @noorgangi95 Рік тому +19

    This is an excellent book Christine! Never read (or heard) any of your other works, I found this by chance and loved it! The characters were well developed and surprisingly the wife was not nagging or annoying at all like I expected her to be haha. Keep up the great work!

  • @oliverledbetter8295
    @oliverledbetter8295 Рік тому +6

    enjoying so far!
    drinking game though for every time someone’s eyebrows “draw together”

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  Рік тому +3

      😂 😂

    • @oliverledbetter8295
      @oliverledbetter8295 Рік тому +1

      @@ChristineKerseyBooks Finished the series, thank you for a chance to enjoy the genre without the dedication to gore and language.

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome! Thanks for sticking with it despite all the "eyebrows" 😂😂

  • @larrabeejl
    @larrabeejl 2 роки тому +9

    When someone threatens your family in those times you liquidate them to protect your family.

  • @SayLeeLee
    @SayLeeLee Рік тому +13

    Omg this family is SO vanilla... they SHOULD have watched Walking Dead 😊 Thanks for the upload. This is a good listen that you don't have to be super dialed into. It's a cool apocalypse with no zombies which is refreshing. I feel like the story will get better as it goes on. The narration is good. The commercials are basically each chapter but so brief there's no need to skip so it still helps the author. Enjoy.

  • @alexjensen5993
    @alexjensen5993 2 роки тому +26

    Fantastic story, written remarkably well. It may only be ~5 hours but it felt like I’d known these characters personally, definitely looking forward to the next books!

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +7

      Thank you so much!

    • @joehaney5186
      @joehaney5186 Рік тому +2

      ​@@ChristineKerseyBooks your writing definitely brings you into the story. Very well written.

    • @sarahcoleman118
      @sarahcoleman118 Рік тому

      Wet dreary cold day in Launceston Tasmania. Curled up in bed enjoying your book. Thanks so much

    • @mazwardle8111
      @mazwardle8111 Рік тому +1

      ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

    • @bahadortanzif8932
      @bahadortanzif8932 Рік тому

      Don't scared, get prepared

  • @Virginnia
    @Virginnia 5 місяців тому +1

    Had surgery today & am so happy I discovered this gem to distract me. Thoroughly enjoyable, but I pray not prophetic. Thank you, Christine!

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  5 місяців тому

      I published this series before Covid. Thankfully the real pandemic wasn't as bad as the pandemic in my books.

  • @new2survival
    @new2survival 2 роки тому +8

    Addicted to this genre. Alot I don't like. Usually the voice of the reader. But absolutely love this so far. Many thanks from an insomniac. Makes my sleepless nights enjoyable

  • @countygirl6023
    @countygirl6023 6 місяців тому +1

    Listening to the series for the second time! Andrew Tell is a fantastic narrator!
    Thank you for sharing this great series!

  • @samanthah6291
    @samanthah6291 2 роки тому +8

    I have to say the reality of what you have written is so good. You must’ve really done a lot of research on what really what happened in situations like this. Every bit of it is so realistic, good job it’s such a good book.

  • @patrickgrimes8964
    @patrickgrimes8964 2 роки тому +19

    Two thumbs way up! This audiobook really held my attention and looking forward to part 2. I hope Kersey writes many more.

  • @GAWells-lj7qo
    @GAWells-lj7qo 2 роки тому +13

    This is a really terrific, entertaining book. Thank you. also, thank you for including links to the other 3 books! I'm looking forward to listening to them as well.

  • @wackwitwes715
    @wackwitwes715 2 роки тому +7

    Listened to the whole book in one sitting! I like your method for publication and I plan on doing books like you! Thank you for the inspiration 😊

  • @BrokeWrench
    @BrokeWrench 2 роки тому +4

    The wife can really annoy me sometimes with her weird outlook, but i could see actual people thinking along similar lines.
    Loving the books, and immensely appreciate you uploading these. I plan on going through you entire list of audiobooks, your writing and reader are top tier

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!

    • @InaStanley83
      @InaStanley83 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, the wife's mentality annoys me as well sometimes. She makes me want to yell, "we're not all like this" lol. Honestly, the husband annoys me just as much at times. But sadly, I think a lot of our population would think like them, and maybe worse. Most people aren't really, truly prepared for what a grid-down situation would be like, or how human nature would play out.

  • @xXairanskyeXx
    @xXairanskyeXx Рік тому +2

    The average American doesn't have the money to prepare like this...they live payday to payday...many from day to day. Thank you for sharing the series. You are a captivating author and the narrator is a favorite.

    • @annajohnson3309
      @annajohnson3309 6 місяців тому

      I would say after living through the pandemic in 2020 more people would have learned to stock up on everything little by little for the last 4 years . Like maybe when they got these stimulus checks and bought a freezer and long term food storage or other stuff .
      I would hope more people would have done things like that but I seen people going on vacation or buying large screen TV's or wasting money on things they really didn't need .

  • @crisliv5697
    @crisliv5697 2 роки тому +18

    Thank you, bless you for your hospitality, the story is a great read and uber- contemporary

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +2

      You're welcome! Please make sure and subscribe to my channel so that you'll know when the next audiobook is available.

  • @TheJaxen5
    @TheJaxen5 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks for sharing audiobooks with all of us! Much needed and much appreciated!

  • @SuperRustydogg
    @SuperRustydogg 2 роки тому +11

    Wow, this was awesome. I can’t WAIT to see/hear the next book! Christine, excellently done. I couldn’t turn it off.. on to the next!! Thank you so much for uploading✌🏻

  • @punkstermom1984
    @punkstermom1984 2 роки тому +2

    Just finished listening to the amazing One Second After and One Year After. Then I found the hidden gem that is Bza Rza Gza's EMP series and his Chronical series and while I am awaiting more uploads to his series I stumbled upon this amazing treasure trove!!!! 😍 Seriously loving this Pandemic series!!!! I'm most of the way through book 1 and so excited to keep finding out what happens in the next ones!!! They are already saved to my playlist!!!! Great story and hits all too eerily close to the truth as well. It's not a matter of "if".... It's only a matter of "when". Be it a pandemic, natural disaster, bio attack, EMP, or whatever else it's only a matter of when before society falls into this sad reality. The narration was top notch as well and I truly am enjoying this series! You gained yourself a new subscriber!!!! 📚🌎☣️

  • @jimcreee3299
    @jimcreee3299 2 роки тому +9

    thanks for this.
    interesting drinking game, have a slug everytime an eyebrow is raised

  • @atracks2810
    @atracks2810 2 роки тому +2

    This Chapters is a great new feature for audio books. Easy to access chapter where you left of. Great new feature !

  • @lizzer4809
    @lizzer4809 2 роки тому +4

    Memories of my dad teaching me how to shoot always pop in my head. “Always treat a gun like it's loaded”

  • @derpsnarf4052
    @derpsnarf4052 Рік тому

    Our street does a party every summer. We get permits and block the street. Everyone up and down gets an invite. Anyone I see from my back yard, I wave at. Anyone I see driving on my street, I wave at. I know everyone on my street and more. This whole book is really about knowing your neighbors and being able to communicate. It doesn't take much to grill some burgers and dogs and ask for sides, and the payoff can be huge.
    The other thing, like a lot of other books and as DJ Molles nicely puts it, "loose ends will always hang you." Check his books after you finish this series. Book one seems like you just went nowhere story-wise, but the series cokes together nicely.
    This book one is good, Christine, thanks for posting it!

  • @7peacefrog
    @7peacefrog 2 роки тому +27

    I am so happy for you and more for us To be able to have your books on audio and also the real "books" too! Thank you and can't wait to hear them all

  • @GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx
    @GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx Рік тому +2

    The trouble shooting to overcome obstacles is the best part for me. If I needed wood to cover a window I might scavenge a wooden garage door from an abandoned house

  • @michaelpriest316
    @michaelpriest316 2 роки тому +14

    This book has me all locked in. Really good story and really good character development.

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much!

    • @michaelpriest316
      @michaelpriest316 2 роки тому +2

      Are you by chance going to upload her “EMP Collapse” series? I decided to look up some other books by her and that series looks interesting.

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +3

      @@michaelpriest316 Eventually I may create audiobooks for that series. Thank you for listening to this series! Please make sure and subscribe to my channel so that you’ll know when I have a new audiobook up.

    • @michaelpriest316
      @michaelpriest316 2 роки тому +1

      I subscribed right away. I have read over 700 books so far and this book series has made my top 100 list of my favorites. I even rate this book higher than the walking dead books.

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +3

      @@michaelpriest316 Wow! Thank you!

  • @MarniStuart1985
    @MarniStuart1985 Місяць тому

    What are the odds of me doing a random audio book search where I happen to pick this book and live a quick 30 min drive from SLC? I really enjoy this book and will definitely be listening to the entire series!!

  • @gillfinlayson7894
    @gillfinlayson7894 2 роки тому +20

    Prophetic! Thanks so much for this, helped me through another long night of illness. Characters well written and the "good guys" likeable. Very well narrated.
    Because of an eye problem, finding it difficult to read these days, and just found another installment. Audiobooks a wee bit out of my price range these days, so appreciate!! . Thanks again!! ☀️☀️☀️

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +6

      I'm sorry to hear about your struggles and I hope you feel better ❤️

    • @wendyfay16
      @wendyfay16 2 роки тому +2

      I have similar issues. Painful eyes and poor health that means I have to spend a lot of time either in bed at home or in hospital so these are wonderful for me. I only wish they'd been available years ago when I was forced to spend years in and out of hospitals. They certainly would have made my life so much easier. It was only last year that I spent a few months in hospital but audiobooks certainly saved my sanity! I certainly don't fear being bedbound the way I used to because I know that even if I can't read, or hold a book, or turn the pages, I'll still be able to listen to books that will certainly make the time more bearable.

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +3

      @@wendyfay16 Isn’t technology wonderful? I hope you’re doing well, Wendy ❤️

  • @RuMiJP
    @RuMiJP 2 роки тому +1

    Listening to this now.. this is very relatable.. i lose my grandma to covid last September.. we didn't talk live because we are miles apart, i sent her a video message and she sent me hers.. and that's the last time we talked I still don't have the courage to watch it fully.. and lost my grandpa couple months ago.. this story hits me different.. thanks btw! This is giving me strength. :)

  • @alejandrogoizuribe7765
    @alejandrogoizuribe7765 2 роки тому +13

    Andrew Tell is a master narrator. Was it his voice on the America Falls series? He's a real professional.

  • @vickyschwierking2006
    @vickyschwierking2006 Місяць тому +1

    Found you a couple weeks ago. Giving Alex and Melissa a break and had to find another good listen❤😊

  • @karensears2214
    @karensears2214 2 роки тому +4

    2:30 in the morning and I can't turn this off. Good writing!

  • @companyconfidential6624
    @companyconfidential6624 2 роки тому +12

    I finished the series yesterday. I was sad it was over. It was a great series, gives you a lot to think about. Eerily prophetic too, thank you for a clean option. Best to you Christine.

  • @inkdaddy33
    @inkdaddy33 2 роки тому +15

    Matt made a big mistake when he drew his weapon on the 2 co-op boys and didn't shoot them. Now instead of dealing with 4 armed d bags that night, he's dealing with 6. People always wonder how people like Stalin, Mao, Hitler etc. became so powerful. This is a good example: no one did anything when the problem was small enough to deal with. Great story so far👍

    • @apisdude
      @apisdude 2 роки тому +5

      in the early stages hesitancy will be the end of many good people...and their family members

    • @fs5miFi1dM4u5
      @fs5miFi1dM4u5 Рік тому

      Yep should've shot both of them but at least Eric.

  • @kandykush4204
    @kandykush4204 Рік тому +2

    Just finished book 4 and come back to rate and review. To start with, what a captivating story, very well written and really well read. The only things im unhappy with is
    1) I struggled for quiet time with 2 kids so it took me a while to get through
    2) I managed to find the time and now its over
    Cant wait to get into your next book/series and thankyou so much for giving us this work, it really is very much appreciated!

  • @karend9445
    @karend9445 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for uploading your novel. I’m enjoying it very much. It is very much appreciated.

  • @GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx
    @GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx Рік тому +2

    The narrator has a great voice and reading skills. The story is off to a great start. It has a good feeling of realism.

  • @itriponair82
    @itriponair82 2 роки тому +3

    27 seconds in I'm hooked. Thank you!! I ran out of stuff to listen to. Heard n read everything I have

  • @Yomi4D
    @Yomi4D 2 роки тому +2

    This would make a great movie/series! Thanks Christine for this gem.

  • @monsooniphone
    @monsooniphone 2 роки тому +5

    I’m a hour & half in & loving this book Thank You 🎃.

  • @AnnabellaParsons
    @AnnabellaParsons 8 місяців тому +1

    The story is just extraordinary. Thank you very much for the wonderful reading of this very touching story, how many times I am convinced that kindness overcomes evil, and everything turned out just wonderful here.

  • @livewireOrourke
    @livewireOrourke 2 роки тому +6

    I'm 3 hours in, and this book is really good!

  • @itsnotme533
    @itsnotme533 Рік тому +1

    Iv read every actual apocalyptic book going lol just started this at bed time a couple of days ago, im loving it. Very relaxing until an advert blares out but still very worth listening, its my first ever audio and its going good. Thank you x

  • @daviddorward7684
    @daviddorward7684 2 роки тому +16

    This is really great. Engaging and believable characters. I will listen to the other 3 parts.

  • @-sherrisprague394
    @-sherrisprague394 Рік тому +1

    My second time listening . I really appreciate these free audiobooks . Thank you so much !

  • @redraven7948
    @redraven7948 2 роки тому +8

    Love the different Unabridged autiobooks like this. I'm not able to get my subscriptions up to date right now...and this is AWESOME! This is actually a kinda decent book to listen to.
    Two complaints....Im a lady/girl but heaven Almighty....
    I want to STRANGLE all the whiny ladies/girls.
    And are folks actually that...dumb??
    The wife upset that the good guy put a gun in her son's hands when all their lives were in jeopardy....Her wanting to carry a gun but afraid her 'children' (17 & 16 ) fooling with it...😕
    Matt having to be explained to that Tony was killed...and by who??

    • @TowGunner
      @TowGunner 2 роки тому

      The narrators female and kids voice is driving me insane. Its so grating. It’s way way way over the top. But I’m hanging in there. TRYING TO!

  • @ItsJusBre
    @ItsJusBre 10 місяців тому +1

    Yes, another series to listen to while at work. I finished the Chaos series last week now I have this one for this week.
    Thank You for your amazing writing skills they get me through these long hours.

  • @Iron-and-strings
    @Iron-and-strings 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for putting this out there, it's very well done and entertaining.

  • @johnholmesinchesahead342
    @johnholmesinchesahead342 2 роки тому +1

    I have trouble hearing words in the right order - so I literally hear the end of the book first and have to gradually wait until the book unfolds backwards to the beginning!! I finally got there - excellent book!

  • @ybwood1460
    @ybwood1460 2 роки тому +8

    I just wanted to say how much i enjoyed this book. I couldnt stop listening ! Thank you for uploading this Cant wait to hear the next one

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! Please make sure and subscribe so you’ll know when the next one’s available.

  • @HazardousChaos1
    @HazardousChaos1 Рік тому +1

    Was looking for something to listen to while donating plasma...
    4 chapters in & LOVE IT.

  • @margaretcollins9252
    @margaretcollins9252 2 роки тому +18

    Wow I really like that book I love the character interaction the descriptions of the events going on it really makes you see a picture in your head I see these characters I I can relate to them and the storyline is fabulous I’m looking forward to the next book thank you so much for making this available

  • @jamesray9685
    @jamesray9685 2 роки тому +1

    This is a good one I'm talking to Matt while working trying to tell him train ur family , dont let them in ur house. I love books that have u trying to interact with it. "That's how good this book is "!!!!!!

  • @zanderman8831
    @zanderman8831 2 роки тому +5

    The narrator kills it

  • @bti2270
    @bti2270 2 роки тому +40

    This was a terrific story that really draws you in. I only intended to listen for a few minutes but ended up captured by the riveting tale and interesting characters and enjoyed it all the way to the end in one sitting. I have to ask the author... Did you get goosebumps in Mar/Apr of 2020 when the Covid Pandemic began to unfold?

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +26

      Thank you so much! Indeed, it was quite surreal when a real pandemic started right after I published this series.

    • @ianfortuna9385
      @ianfortuna9385 2 роки тому +7

      @@ChristineKerseyBooks yes I enjoy this book my dad stepmother, stepsister, and to an extent my stepbrother aunt and 3 cousins have been preparing since 2020 of the collapse of society. If something like the Neighborhood CO OP happened we have enough people with rifles to fend off a group of thugs should something happen.

    • @ianfortuna9385
      @ianfortuna9385 2 роки тому +4

      @@ChristineKerseyBooks good job on your books

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +3

      @@ianfortuna9385 Thank you!

    • @ianfortuna9385
      @ianfortuna9385 2 роки тому +1

      @@ChristineKerseyBooks sure thing

  • @bandokay498
    @bandokay498 2 роки тому +1

    I work 3rd shift job and this and Star Trek audio books gets through the night it love the the story very appealing and keeps u wondering what’s next

  • @BZARZAGZA
    @BZARZAGZA 2 роки тому +3

    Thoroughly enjoying this story. What an intense standoff at Matt's house with the co-op. Kudos on a well written story.

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @jesuspobre88
      @jesuspobre88 2 роки тому

      I work for the actual Co-op in UK. The way in these books a lot of these militia call themselves Co-op this or that is so close to how the company do business with their own employees it sends shivers down the spine 🤣

  • @rowdyrager-9403
    @rowdyrager-9403 2 роки тому +2

    These will make my work weeks better! I'm a cnc machinist and audio books are the best!

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому

      That's great! I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Thank you for listening 😊

  • @lalarue1254
    @lalarue1254 2 роки тому +24

    This is a good listen. I admit, at some points it was hard for me to keep listening because the stupid decisions made that put the family right into clear and present danger were foreseeable and avoidable. But it's still a good listen. Thank you sharing..

    • @charliblake8551
      @charliblake8551 2 роки тому +6

      Right?! Glad it’s not just me. I’m just over an hour in and I couldn’t tell if it was the way the narrator’s tone makes these people sound like morons or their actual decisions. It’s like the junk food of books. I’m entertained enough though so far🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @ckelley8275
      @ckelley8275 2 роки тому +3

      I was thinking the exact same thing! OMG... They have to be the most naive, clueless, and inexperienced people on the planet! However, I sincerely hope that they'll get backbones and come to accept reality very soon.

    • @maroofr
      @maroofr 2 роки тому +3

      Glad I'm not the only one. I kept screaming at my phone at various points. The amalgamation of all the survival audoobooks I've read (I know what I said) had me basically re-writing a lot of the decisions....frustration doesn't even begin to describe my mental state right now lol

  • @JesusSaves734
    @JesusSaves734 2 місяці тому +1

    Great story, I appreciate the clean Language (I’m around 1 hour in). Most audio apocalyptic books have vulgar language. Keep up the work.

  • @viceversa7562
    @viceversa7562 2 роки тому +15

    Sounds like the past two years but real

    • @avagreenall4671
      @avagreenall4671 2 роки тому +3

      The last 2 years have been all too real!

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +9

      It was surreal when, a year after I published this book, an actual pandemic happened.

    • @viceversa7562
      @viceversa7562 2 роки тому

      @@ChristineKerseyBooks spot on

    • @Toxic-pt5yj
      @Toxic-pt5yj 2 роки тому +11

      95% fatality rate versus less than 1%

    • @toddbrooks2063
      @toddbrooks2063 2 роки тому

      @@Toxic-pt5yj So far !! Time will tell !!

  • @bev9708
    @bev9708 2 роки тому +2

    MANY MANY THANKS Christine for posting this engrossing story you’ve written !! At first I was feeling annoyed with all the ads and THEN I noticed that it was actually posted by the author herself !!!! Well certainly you are more than deserving of all the ad revenue you can possibly get and I sincerely hope that this great audiobook is a great success !!!! Absolutely superb narration too by Andrew Tell!!

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I was really pleased with the job Andrew did as well!

    • @nurscathwill
      @nurscathwill Рік тому +1

      I'll bet that narration is expensive!

    • @bev9708
      @bev9708 Рік тому

      @@nurscathwill Yes I imagine, for such professional work!! She is bravely narrating both her new great series herself … I’m currently thoroughly enjoying her Chaos books!!

  • @lynncason8510
    @lynncason8510 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your gifts of imagination and talent with those of us who need and enjoy them. 😉

  • @juliodavid1989
    @juliodavid1989 8 місяців тому +1

    Hello greetings from Guatemala, i really lover your book the pace and the characters development felt really natural, even though English is not my first language, i did enjoyed this book a lot

    • @annajohnson3309
      @annajohnson3309 6 місяців тому

      Glad that you are learning English and your writing and very good how long have you been learning English and hopefully your country is learning more skills . Don't know why so many people want to come to America when they can learn more skills in their own countries and make their country better instead of being forced in the streets of America because we have a crazy president that spends our tax dollars like he can just go outside and pick money off of a tree .

  • @theaudiobook786
    @theaudiobook786 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the upload. Chapter list is anyone needs it saved me some searching.
    00:00:14 chapter 1
    00:09:11 chapter 2
    00:18:49 chapter 3
    00:25:21 chapter 4
    00:33:33 chapter 5
    00:39:06 chapter 6
    00:46:09 chapter 7
    00:55:51 chapter 8
    01:01:07 chapter 9
    01:08:19 chapter 10
    01:16:43 chapter 11
    01:24:37 chapter 12
    01:31:55 chapter 13
    01:39:02 chapter 14
    01:45:20 chapter 15
    01:56:02 chapter 16
    02:04:34 chapter 17
    02:11:45 chapter 18
    02:22:43 chapter 19
    02:32:07 chapter 20
    02:40:17 chapter 21
    02:45:43 chapter 22
    02:53:35 chapter 23
    03:01:33 chapter 24
    03:10:08 chapter 25
    03:19:29 chapter 26
    03:29:29 chapter 27
    03:36:53 chapter 28
    03:48:24 chapter 29
    03:56:36 chapter 30
    04:06:55 chapter 31
    04:15:19 chapter 32
    04:22:34 chapter 33
    04:30:09 chapter 34
    04:38:22 chapter 35
    04:45:30 chapter 36
    04:51:06 chapter 37
    05:00:36 chapter 38
    05:07:22 chapter 39
    05:16:14 chapter 40
    05:23:07 chapter 41
    05:31:44 chapter 42
    05:42:31 chapter 43
    05:46:07 chapter 44
    05:57:07 chapter 45
    06:07:19 chapter 46

    • @ChristineKerseyBooks
      @ChristineKerseyBooks  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for marking where all the chapter breaks are! I've added it to the description.

  • @audiobookannie5314
    @audiobookannie5314 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for breaking it down my chapter.

  • @tahutira480
    @tahutira480 2 роки тому +9

    I came across this by chance and I'm locked in listening to it. It's such a engaging story especially with the current situation.